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HARAV HAGAON R. CHAIM SHUFENTHAL ZT”L
1895-1954

Rabbi
Shufenthal was sent by his father, a poor tailor, to study at the
yeshiva in Slonim where he became known as an illui. After receiving
semikhah, he was appointed ram in the yeshiva of Baronowitz where he
remained for many years. He came to America in 1927 and was almost
immediately appointed a rosh yeshiva at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological
Seminary.

He taught hundreds of students who were influenced by his honesty,
righteousness and simplicity. His love for his students was evidenced by
his willingness to continue teaching in the Yeshiva during the summer
months without remuneration. He was an extraordinary darshan and
lectured in many synagogues throughout the city. He remained at the
Yeshiva for 28 years until his death.